Gateway RC Club Flying Field - Lannie Rd | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Jacksonville, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station KJAX, 3.8 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (08/26) is confirmed by the club and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 5 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Poor RC flying conditions
Most clubs stand down in this weather. High winds or active weather make control and landings risky.
Why Poor: gusting 24 kt.
Based on KJAX, 3.8 nm away. Measured at the airport, not the field.
⚠️ Weather shown is from the nearest full-scale reporting station, not measured at the field. Not for flight decisions: assess wind and sky conditions on site and follow the AMA Safety Code and your club's field rules.
Runway winds & crosswind
Pre-filled with runway 08/26, confirmed by the club. Adjust it if you fly different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | ~520 ft | Fabric | 12 mph head | 13 mph left (g21) |
| 26 | ~520 ft | Fabric | 12 mph tail | 13 mph right (g21) |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. This field's runway is club-verified, so the live crosswind meter above computes off the confirmed orientation.
Extended forecast
The next 3days from the National Weather Service forecast for this field's location: conditions, temperature, wind, and rain chance.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 77° / 67° | NE 15 mph | 15% |
| Fri | Partly Sunny | 78° / 67° | NE 12 mph | 7% |
| Sat | Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 79° / 68° | NE 13 mph | 29% |
Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.
Field information
As published by the club via the AMA Club Finder.
- Address
- 3461 Lannie Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32218
- Field hours
- Monday - Saturday 9 am until Sunset Sunday 10 am until Sunset Special week day noise, flying area restrictions due to V.A. cemetary.
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Jets, Pattern, Pylon Racing, Radio Control, Multi-Rotor
- Field features
- Asphalt Pit Area, Asphalt Runways, Grass runways, Battery Chargers, Covered Shelter, Electricity/Power, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Restrooms, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- gatewayrc.com ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
Know your neighbors: model aircraft must give way to full-scale traffic at all times.
These airports operate around Gateway RC Club Flying Field - Lannie Rd. Stay at or below your field's agreed altitude, keep a spotter when traffic is around, and follow FAA sUAS rules and AMA safety programming.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KJAX, 3.8 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 15 kt, gusting 24 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,400 ft, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.11 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJAX 282156Z 03015G24KT 10SM FEW014 FEW250 22/18 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND 03026/2138 SLP196 T02170183 $
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Live crosswind meter
VerifiedRunway 08/26 against live wind from KJAX.
Wind is 46° off runway 08, the end with the most headwind right now.
Fabric · ~520 ft, orientation club-verified, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Report a correction
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
VerifiedRunway 08/26 confirmed by the club.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Report a correction
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 206
- AMA district
- District 5
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Jacksonville
- State
- Florida
- ZIP
- 32218
- Coordinates
- 30.5521, -81.7145
- Nearest weather station
- KJAX · 3.8 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway
- 08/26 ✓ verified
The FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is an agreement value from the FAA/AMA publication. It is not an airspace clearance. Confirm current operating rules with the club and the AMA.
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⚠️ Weather shown is from the nearest full-scale reporting station, not measured at the field. Not for flight decisions: assess wind and sky conditions on site and follow the AMA Safety Code and your club's field rules. Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
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